Eight injured in Peshawar blast

Published November 24, 2008

PESHAWAR A bomb blast injured at least eight people Monday at an Imam Bargah in Peshawar, officials said.

 

The bomb, planted inside the Imam Bargah in the crowded neighbourhood of Hashtnagri, went off just after evening prayers, they said.
 
Eight people are injured in the bomb blast, area police official Saleem Khan told AFP.
 
Doctors at Peshawars main Lady Reading hospital said that the victims were in a stable condition.
 
Provincial police chief Malik Naveed said that it was a low-intensity blast.
 
The bomb was planted in a room where the custodian of the mosque was sitting with some guests, Naveed said.

Opinion

Editorial

Dangerous law
Updated 17 May, 2024

Dangerous law

It must remember that the same law can be weaponised against it one day, just as Peca was when the PTI took power.
Uncalled for pressure
17 May, 2024

Uncalled for pressure

THE recent press conferences by Senators Faisal Vawda and Talal Chaudhry, where they demanded evidence from judges...
KP tussle
17 May, 2024

KP tussle

THE growing war of words between KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Governor Faisal Karim Kundi is affecting...
Dubai properties
Updated 16 May, 2024

Dubai properties

It is hoped that any investigation that is conducted will be fair and that no wrongdoing will be excused.
In good faith
16 May, 2024

In good faith

THE ‘P’ in PTI might as well stand for perplexing. After a constant yo-yoing around holding talks, the PTI has...
CTDs’ shortcomings
16 May, 2024

CTDs’ shortcomings

WHILE threats from terrorist groups need to be countered on the battlefield through military means, long-term ...